

The Ultimate - 1

The Ultimate - 1
Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!
The Cursed Puppet - 8

The Cursed Puppet - 8
Sakura and her team continue their trek across the desert towards the goal. Their continuous battles have depleted Sakura's chakra, so they stop to rest. Just then, they encounter a puppet manipulated by a rival team from the Sand and end up being discovered.
Their Backs - 9

Their Backs - 9
Ino and Choji fight to protect an immobilized Sakura although they have depleted most of their chakra due to the relentless fighting.
The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion - 10

The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion - 10
Sand Jonin Fugi sneaks into the Demon Desert and creates a massive sandstorm in order to assassinate Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage.
The Targeted Tailed Beast - 11

The Targeted Tailed Beast - 11
Gaara heads out to rescue Matsuri and the others but is attacked by a mysterious priest who binds him with a Chakra Chain to capture his Tailed Beast.
Neji's Judgment - 12

Neji's Judgment - 12
Neji and the team come across Matsuri collapsed in the desert and find out that Gaara is in danger. Meanwhile, the chains of a mysterious priest bind Gaara and Foo.
Hopes Entrusted to the Future - 13

Hopes Entrusted to the Future - 13
Gaara meets with Fugi, the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on his life. He confides that perhaps, after all the fear and pain he has wrought upon the Sand, he has no right to be their leader.
The Formation of Team Minato - 16

The Formation of Team Minato - 16
Kakashi has changed for the worse, and Obito doesn't know why. He runs into Kakashi and tries to talk to him, but Kakashi gives him the cold shoulder.
The Blue Beast vs Six Paths Madara - 18

The Blue Beast vs Six Paths Madara - 18
Guy releases his Eight Inner Gates against Madara, but the Seventh Gate of Shock does not work against him!
The Infinite Tsukuyomi - 26

The Infinite Tsukuyomi - 26
Madara activates the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and anyone exposed to the light of the full moon--including shinobi and ordinary citizens--loses consciousness. Once ensnared, there is no escape from the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Will mankind be destined to live in a dreamworld forever?
Where Tenten Belongs - 28

Where Tenten Belongs - 28
Tenten falls under the Infinite Tsukuyomi and wakes up in the Hidden Leaf Village. When Lee and Guy Sensei appear, Tenten is relieved to see that she is not alone. But her joy is short-lived, as both men act oddly and are dressed stylishly—just where has she been transported to?
Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 2 - 30

Killer Bee Rappuden: Part 2 - 30
The Akatsuki summoned the Ten Tails, but the Princess of Rappu Castle sealed it away safely. Unfortunately, the seal will come undone on the next full moon. Now Killer Bee is determined to gather the power of all nine Jinchuriki before the next full moon and protect the princess. But one by one, adversaries who want to stop Bee appear, beginning with Itachi and Deidara, then Orochimaru, Kabuto...
The Search Mission - 33

The Search Mission - 33
Tsunade continues to read Jiraiya's novel. Chunin- and jonin-level ninja have gone missing, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, orders a search mission with teams of genin led by Guy and Kurenai. Kakashi's Team 7 is also dispatched, but the hero Naruto Uzumaki, despite being the Hokage's son, has the misfortune of being labeled a loser.
Team Jiraiya - 34

Team Jiraiya - 34
Tsunade continues to read Jiraiya's novel. Chunin- and jonin-level ninja have gone missing, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, orders a search mission with teams of genin led by Guy and Kurenai. Kakashi's Team 7 is also dispatched, but the hero Naruto Uzumaki, despite being the Hokage's son, has the misfortune of being labeled a loser.
Order of Priority - 35

Order of Priority - 35
Team Jiraiya, Shikamaru, and his Leaf teammates are lured into a mysterious village during their battle. A couple children from the village get caught in the crossfire and fall into a cave-in. Yahiko's team rushes to the rescue, but Shikamaru doesn't budge. Meanwhile, Naruto and Neji's teams rendezvous, but a mysterious voice addresses them out of nowhere!
The Child of Prophecy - 39

The Child of Prophecy - 39
Jiraiya weakens the seal on the Nine Tails in order to help Naruto learn how to control the Tailed Beast's power. Jiraiya recalls the words spoken to him years ago by the Great Lord Elder. He told Jiraiya that he would have a student, and that his guidance would decide whether the student would save the Ninja World or destroy it.
The Difference in Power - 43

The Difference in Power - 43
Three years have passed since Sasuke joined the Leaf Police Force, and he's now lieutenant. But his abusive Police Force has only increased anxiety within the village, and the Uchiha remain in poor regard. Now that his training with Jiraiya has ended, Naruto returns to Hidden Leaf Village and has an explosive encounter with Sasuke in the middle of town!
Escape vs. Pursuit - 402

Escape vs. Pursuit - 402
Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!
Unwavering Gutsiness - 403

Unwavering Gutsiness - 403
Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!
Tenten's Troubles - 404

Tenten's Troubles - 404
As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.
The Imprisoned Pair - 405

The Imprisoned Pair - 405
An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.
The Place Where I Belong - 406

The Place Where I Belong - 406
Ino, Sakura and Choji trudge across a desert under the blazing sun without any provisions. Ino and Sakura are arguing when a giant scorpion attacks and injures Sakura.
The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu - 407

The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu - 407
As Ino and her team head toward an oasis, they are attacked by a team of Sand Shinobi comprised of Ameno, Shishio, and Kouji.
On the Brink of Death - 414

On the Brink of Death - 414
After his Tailed Beast is extracted, Naruto is on the verge of dying. Sakura desperately tries to save him, but Naruto's heart gives out.
































